Castle Point Caravan Site

Here’s an interesting factoid with which to flummox your friends: it wasn’t just famous seaside resorts like Brighton and Bournemouth where well-to-do Victorian types hung out for their hols. Oh no. They sallied north as well, to the gorgeous coastline of Rockcliffe in Dumfries and Galloway for its warm climate, wealth of walks and unsullied scenery. Jolly sensible of them, we say, and something of which even fierce social critic Charles Dickens might have approved.

Twenty-first century sorts seeking the same high standards should sally forth to Rockcliffe’s Castle Point Caravan Site, set a short stroll from the sea and within easy ambling distance of three sandy beaches – and with some of the best views in the area. Which for Scotland is saying quite a lot...

Lovers of luxury can bed down in a deluxe and fully-equipped holiday home with those sea views; pets are welcome in some designated caravans. Meanwhile, tent and tourer types can have an electric grass pitch with access to Wifi, hot water and showers included in the price: as with the holiday homes, tent and tourer pitches come with sweeping scenery as standard.

Elsewhere at Castle Point, you’ll find a laundry room with washing machines and dryers, washing up areas, a lockable bike shed, a play area for the kids and a barbecue area with seating. For provisions, there’s a well-stocked food shop about a mile away at Colvend and a couple of small supermarkets in Dalbeattie around six miles away.

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&check; English

Walking and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk along the causeway at low tide from Kippford to Rough Island and its bird sanctuary or take to the hills at Screel, Bengairn and beyond. To be even more strenuous than Scottish hill-walking, follow the signposted trail from Rockcliffe village and climb the Motte of Mark for some stunning views over the Urr estuary and beyond to the Lake District and the Isle of Man.

As for wildlife, the area is full of species to stare at, including butterflies, bluebells and summer swallows, with Dumfries and Galloway an all-round nature haven: try the Galloway Red Kite Trail, stamping around with the stags at the Galloway Forest Park, looking for small critters in the beach rockpools or seeing the seabirds from the RSPB centre at the Mull of Galloway. Remember to flummox your friends with another Random Rockcliffe Fact: a very rare species of ladybird was discovered here in 2011, named Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata after the 24 spots on its wings – bonus points if you can say that very quickly.

If you prefer two wheels rather than two feet, Castle Point is close to the 7stanes, the seven mountain biking trails across the south of Scotland and there are numerous cycle trails nearby. Other active options in the area include pony trekking, fishing, sailing and tennis – Kippford is a well-known sailing centre and there are watersports, archery and other activities at Galloway Activity Centre and the Laggan Outdoor Centre. There are several 9 and 18-hole golf courses within reach too, with the closest at Colvend Golf Club on the Solway Coast.

After all that activity, relax and fill up with the many flavours of fresh Dumfries and Galloway produce: have a wander around the foodie village of Castle Douglas or stock up on the famous Cream of Galloway ice-cream near the village – there’s an ice-cream factory here with an indoor activity centre for rainy days.

Liked: All the staff are very friendly and attentive. The facilites are all to a high standard and kept very clean. The space was amazing for our 2uear old,she could just run around all day and we didnt have to worry. . An absolutely wonderful experience,we will be going back year after year .

Disliked: Nothing

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Brilliant and relaxing! 8 Sep 2014

Dominika S.
(Family with older children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Sep 2014

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked: As I booked the holiday for my parents I was hesitant whether they'd like it or not, but they loved it! Stunning views and such a relaxing atmosphere. There is loads of things to do - hikes and walks, exploring the unknown. Definitely the holiday to book to relax!

Disliked: Weather was brilliant so nothing!

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Camping7 Sep 2014

Lee B.
(Mature couple, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Sep 2014

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked: The camp / caravan site is beautiful, the views are stunning. The shower / toilet blocks and pot washing facilities were clean and very well maintained. Clothes washing and drying available. A freezer was available to use for re freezing blocks or storing your labeled food. The staff were very friendly as were all the other campers. Rockcliffe is an amazing little village the beach, rock pools and causway to the ( pirate/treasure) island is a must for a walk and picnic. The costal walk to sandy hills will give you plenty of photo opportunities, we even managed to spot a red squirrel. The wifi signal for 3 mobile was not to good but you know what it was a blessing not having the mobile bleeping, forgot how life was before the mobile phone and now I remember it was bloody wonderful :) A wonderful place that we will be returning to. Bonus the weather was great too.

Disliked: Not one thing

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Great site, beautiful location would recommend.1 Sep 2014

ayshea g.
(With friends, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: Check in was easy and the owner was very helpful. The views were great. We chose to pitch away from the sea view as it was quite windy the week we went. That may not have been necessary though. There is a bbq available for anyone to use and an area for play which is great with 4 kids. The facilities were great, clean and well appointed. There was more than enough waste bins. The local beach was loads of fun for the children; loads of rock pools and climbing.

Disliked: My only issue is I would have liked to be able to recycle but the facilities were not available.

Disliked: No phone reception at all. ( which could also be a good thing I guess) Could do with some sort of park/ play things for children. There was a little field but had camper vans on it some of the time.

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Perfectly adequate - no more, no less28 Aug 2014

malcolm c.
(Mature couple, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: The cleanliness and everything being well sign-posted. A spacious and quiet site.The location is quite spectacular, in a remote sort of way. We really like the locality.Wi-fi strength was excellent.

Disliked: The welcome could have been warmer, and I would have appreciated certain things having been pointed out e.g. the pot-washing room being separate from the shower/toilet facilities.

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Well-kept site. Scenic location.26 Aug 2014

Paul G.
(With friends, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: Scenic location. Well-kept site. Friendly welcome.

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beautiful peaceful campsite25 Aug 2014

Duncan Y.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

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Liked: the views, the countryside, the well-looked after campsite, the lovely clean toilets, the amazing shower, the helpful warden, the walks, the beaches, the weather!

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Directions

Start address or postcode:

Either follow the A711 to Dalbeattie and then the A710 to Rockcliffe (recommended if you have a caravan) or the A710 from Dumfries, for a more scenic trip. Follow the signs to Rockcliffe. At the brow of the hill just as you pass the Rockcliffe sign, turn left down Barcloy Road. Follow the road straight onto the farm road. The entrance to the caravan site is in the farmyard.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring

Arrive:

noon –

Anytime

Depart:

11:30 a.m.

On-site accommodation

Arrive:

noon –

Anytime

Depart:

10 a.m.

If after 8.00pm please ring the warden.

Cancellation policy

No penalties

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Holiday home with one double bedroom, one twin bed room, and a double fold-out bed in living area.

This fully equipped high-quality caravan with sea views includes a balcony, table and chairs, a hob and a well-equipped kitchen. The living area features a gas fire and electric radiators are installed throughout the holiday home.

Bedding is supplied except for sheets and bed linen (bed linen can be hired at an additional cost, but guests are asked to bring their own sheets).

Holiday home with one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a double fold-out bed in the living area.

This is a fully equipped high-quality caravan with sea views including a balcony, table and chairs, a hob and a well-equipped kitchen. The living area features a gas fire and electric radiators are installed throughout the holiday home.

Bedding is supplied except for sheets and bed linen (bed linen can be hired at an additional cost, but guests are asked to bring their own sheets).